Gun Collectors Dream Auction #88 December 5th & 6th

Lot of 200 Russian 7.62x39mm Hollow Point Ammunition Rounds 8 Gram HP LCB

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Start price: $10

Estimated price: $60 - $90

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Description

This lot consists of a verified total of 200 rounds of 7.62x39mm rifle ammunition of Russian manufacture. These centerfire cartridges feature olive-drab lacquer-coated steel cases equipped with Berdan primers, showing red sealant at both the case mouths and primer pockets. The projectiles are 8-gram (approximately 123-grain) copper-jacketed hollow point (HP) bullets. Included with the loose rounds are three paper labels; two are printed with “CENTERFIRE AMMUNITION NON-CORROSIVE CAL. 7,62×39 – 8 HP L.C.B. MADE TO HUNTING SPECIFICATIONS” and the third is marked “MADE IN RUSSIA 20 pcs”. Headstamps on the cartridges display the numeric codes 71 and 94, consistent with production at the Tula Cartridge Plant in 1994. This ammunition was produced for the commercial hunting market and is noted as non-corrosive. Note – All firearms require a federal 4473 background check.


Condition report:

The ammunition is in good overall condition. The lacquer-coated steel cases remain smooth with some minor instances of surface storage wear and superficial scuffing. The red sealant is largely intact across the lot. Projectiles appear clean with no significant oxidation or deformation to the hollow point tips. The included paper labels show some age-toning and minor creasing but remain entirely legible. The ammunition appears to be live and functional, though it has not been test-fired.